Social Studies-MIDTERM EXAM II QUARTER

Where does the Nile River begin and end?

• It begins in South Africa and ends at the Red Sea.

• It begins in West Africa and ends at the Red Sea.

• It begins in North Africa and ends at the Mediterranean Sea.

• It begins in central Africa and ends at Mediterranean Sea.

Why was Egypt called "the gift of the Nile"?

• Without the Nile River , Egypt as we know it would not have existed.

• Because is a long blue thread.

• Was a gift from the gods.

On what continent is Egypt located?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

What is Egypt`s greatest natural resource?

• The Nile forest

• The Nile River

• The Sahara River

What modern countries border Egypt?

• Damascus, Amman and Beirut.

• Nicosia, Jerusalem and Avaris.

• Lybia, Sudan and Israel.

Name of the two large bodies of water.

What two things helped the Egyptians become successful farmers?

What was the Egyptian calendar based on?

What was probably the most spectacular accomplishment of the pharaohs?

• tombs

• The pyramids

• gardens

• palaces

Name the six inside parts of the GREAT PYRAMID.